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LEWISTON — Domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center Safe Voices is inviting businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs Feed-a-Family and Adopt-a-Family.
Individuals, businesses and community organizations are welcome to participate and may choose to support one or both programs.
The annual program serves more than 100 families across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties each year. Similar to 2020, advocates anticipate greater need as survivors continue to struggle with increased risk and instability brought on by COVID-19 and social distancing. For parents and children who are struggling with isolation brought on by abuse, or who have had to flee a dangerous situation at home, donors can help provide a happy holiday in difficult times.
The Feed-a-Family program matches donors with a family to provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Donors buy the supplies for a traditional dinner of turkey, sides and dessert and deliver them to Safe Voices, which will then get them to the family in need. The Adopt-a-Family program also matches donors with families to provide gifts in celebration of the December holidays.
To participate as a donor, call or email Emily Mitchell at 207-795-6744 x222 or emitchell@safevoices.org. Donors may also complete a participation form online at www.safevoices.org.
If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, please call Safe Voices’ 24-hour helpline at 1-800-559-2927.
